Leonard Meyer, age 94, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of Camp Point, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1918 in Adams Co., IL the son of John & Elizabeth (Benz) Meyer. He married Virginia Frericks on June 10, 1942. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this past year. Virginia survives and resides at Good Samaritan Home. Mr. Meyer graduated from St. Anthony Grade School. Over the years, Leonard worked at Electric Wheel, the Camp Point Elevator, the Broadway Feed Store and drove a bus for the Liberty School District. Mr. Meyer was also a life-long farmer, not moving off the farm until July of 2007. He was also a NFO Member. Along with his wife, Leonard was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Leonard enjoyed life, had a fantastic memory, and loved to tell stories. Leonard also greatly enjoyed his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
ELEVEN CHILDREN: Carol Wehner and her husband Robert of San Antonio, TX; Patricia Requet of Quincy; Leonard Meyer and his wife Theresa of St. Peters, MO; Richard Meyer and his wife Linda of Quincy; Darlene Leithoff and her husband Johnnie of Quincy; Rita Schulze of Quincy; James Meyer and his wife Charolette of Fowler, IL; Susan Schoonover and her husband Steve of Quincy; Judith Eschman and her husband Barry of Lockhart, TX; Andrew Meyer and his wife Tammy of Quincy; Ann Peck and her significant other Randy Stark of Quincy.
27 GRANDCHILDREN: Tina Hickman and her husband Larry; Jim Wehner and his wife Denise; Kim Requet and her significant other Adam Stice; Adam Requet and his wife Joy; Bryce Meyer and his fiance Andrea Erb; Ryan Meyer and his wife Kym; Angela Seydel and her husband Mat; Joshua Meyer and his wife Julie; Jordan Meyer and his girlfriend Theresa Schucci; Kristina Garofano; Craig Meyer; Alex Meyer; Connie Heberlein and her husband “T”; Melissa Johannessen and her husband John; Johnnie Leithoff, Jr. and his significant other Marilyn Rossiter; Scott Schulze; Shawn Schulze and his wife Shara; Sara Schulze and her significant other Glen Vaughn; Ian Meyer and his wife Brandi; Justin Meyer and his wife Ashley; Stephanie Schoonover; Jeremy Schoonover and his wife Jeni; Lisa Goerlitz and her husband Rick; Jason Eschman; Maranda Meyer and her fiance Mike Amons; Dr. Andrew Meyer and Jason Peck.
28 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
BROTHERS: Ambrose Meyer and Frank Meyer and his wife Isabell
SISTERS-IN-LAW: Barb Frericks, Dorothy Schutte and Sister Clarita Frericks.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Meyer, and four brothers: George, Marcelles, Albert and Johnny Meyer and a son-in-law: Steve Schulze

A special thanks to the staff at Blessing Hopsital and Dr. Patel. Leonard received excellent and loving care from all the nurses–they made his passing easier on all of his family.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Camp Point, IL. Interment in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.